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Questrain is a quatrain that ends with a question16 total reviews
Comment from dragonpoet
Hi Jim
This is a well written poem which seems to describe a sightseeing boat that looks for sea creatures of the area. I went on one to see whales and dolphins.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Merry Christmas.
Joan
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Hi Jim
This is a well written poem which seems to describe a sightseeing boat that looks for sea creatures of the area. I went on one to see whales and dolphins.
Keep writing and stay healthy.
Merry Christmas.
Joan
P S Hope you and yours are happy and healthy.
I would like to let you know that I just published a book titled,
"The Interloper and other stories in prose and poetry". It is
available on Amazon.com and there is a link to it at the
bottom of my profile page or you can go to Amazon and
search Joan Pechter The Interloper.
Comment Written 16-Dec-2024
Comment from GoWiSt
"Questrain is a quatrain that ends with a question" Ah, thanks for the education.
Good imagery, as I could envision that boat in the water under those circumstances.
Hmm, did Neptune have a daughter in Greek mythology?
Hope the otter wasn't disturbed by the boat/boaters. A nice questrain.
reply by the author on 29-May-2024
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"Questrain is a quatrain that ends with a question" Ah, thanks for the education.
Good imagery, as I could envision that boat in the water under those circumstances.
Hmm, did Neptune have a daughter in Greek mythology?
Hope the otter wasn't disturbed by the boat/boaters. A nice questrain.
Comment Written 28-May-2024
reply by the author on 29-May-2024
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Just an fyi... Neptune/Poseidon had 7 daughters who were divine or nymphe, and 5 mortal stepdaughters. All in all, he had 12 daughters
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Oh, thank you for the education.
Comment from Pam (respa)
-Good artwork and nice presentation.
-You did a good job with the form and topic.
-Effective imagery, rhyme, and questions.
-A good opening verse describes the situation.
-I like the inclusion of the otter in verse two.
-A good concluding verse.
-I enjoyed reading your poem.
-I like your profile pic, too.
reply by the author on 28-May-2024
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-Good artwork and nice presentation.
-You did a good job with the form and topic.
-Effective imagery, rhyme, and questions.
-A good opening verse describes the situation.
-I like the inclusion of the otter in verse two.
-A good concluding verse.
-I enjoyed reading your poem.
-I like your profile pic, too.
Comment Written 28-May-2024
reply by the author on 28-May-2024
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Pam, thank you for your and comments.
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You are welcome, Jim.
Comment from karenina
Clever you! I read another of this form which was one stanza and I was going to inquire as to whether it is allowable to write more than one.
Thanks for solving that inquiry! Your Questrain is the perfect count, with an abab rhyme scheme and even meter.
Even better it is uniform in theme and your imagery is easy to visualize, giving this a lighthearted feel!
Yet another form I'd like to try one of these days!
Karenina
reply by the author on 28-May-2024
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Clever you! I read another of this form which was one stanza and I was going to inquire as to whether it is allowable to write more than one.
Thanks for solving that inquiry! Your Questrain is the perfect count, with an abab rhyme scheme and even meter.
Even better it is uniform in theme and your imagery is easy to visualize, giving this a lighthearted feel!
Yet another form I'd like to try one of these days!
Karenina
Comment Written 27-May-2024
reply by the author on 28-May-2024
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Karenina, it is good to read your comments. I trust you had a great weekend. I do hope you give this a try sometime. Have a splendid week. Jim
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Thanks Jim! You too!
Comment from Brenda Strauser
I enjoyed reading this poem. It is very interesting the way it was written. I have never heard of this type of poem. Very well written. Great job.
reply by the author on 27-May-2024
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I enjoyed reading this poem. It is very interesting the way it was written. I have never heard of this type of poem. Very well written. Great job.
Comment Written 27-May-2024
reply by the author on 27-May-2024
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Thank you Brenda!
Comment from Boogienights
Nicely done! Great imagery in your well written poem and a question was asked at the end, as required. I like any thing ocean related. :) thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 27-May-2024
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Nicely done! Great imagery in your well written poem and a question was asked at the end, as required. I like any thing ocean related. :) thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 26-May-2024
reply by the author on 27-May-2024
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Thank you! happy Memorial Day.
Comment from Wendy G
An interesting format, this questrain. In the end I wasn't sure whether the otter was Neptune's daughter's pet? Perhaps playfully riding the waves alongside the boat .... Thanks for sharing your thoughtful poem.
Wendy
reply by the author on 27-May-2024
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An interesting format, this questrain. In the end I wasn't sure whether the otter was Neptune's daughter's pet? Perhaps playfully riding the waves alongside the boat .... Thanks for sharing your thoughtful poem.
Wendy
Comment Written 26-May-2024
reply by the author on 27-May-2024
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Wendy, yes that was my intention. have an great week!
Comment from royowen
I think you fulfilled the requirements of this particular type of ballad, written with a question, I would normally challenge readers with questions, but not necessarily at the end. Well done Jim, great post, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 27-May-2024
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I think you fulfilled the requirements of this particular type of ballad, written with a question, I would normally challenge readers with questions, but not necessarily at the end. Well done Jim, great post, blessings Roy
Comment Written 26-May-2024
reply by the author on 27-May-2024
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Thank you sir!
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Welcome
Comment from Tina Crute
Aah, you took it to the next level! I enjoyed reading your questrain. I felt like I was in a rocking boat reading it. I was seeing the swimmers, otter, nature, etc. Peaceful!
Tina
reply by the author on 27-May-2024
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Aah, you took it to the next level! I enjoyed reading your questrain. I felt like I was in a rocking boat reading it. I was seeing the swimmers, otter, nature, etc. Peaceful!
Tina
Comment Written 26-May-2024
reply by the author on 27-May-2024
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Thank you very much!
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Welcome!
Comment from lyenochka
Thanks for sharing how this form can be done - especially in three stanzas. I wasn't sure what happened. Did the boat capsize? If "Neptune's daughter" is reference, I wonder if the boaters drowned?
reply by the author on 27-May-2024
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Thanks for sharing how this form can be done - especially in three stanzas. I wasn't sure what happened. Did the boat capsize? If "Neptune's daughter" is reference, I wonder if the boaters drowned?
Comment Written 26-May-2024
reply by the author on 27-May-2024
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Hi, Helen, thank you. here in lies the mystery. Our perhaps they just became gawkers gazing upon the sighting of Neptune?s daughter?